Purple Lovegrass (Eragrostis spectabilis)
Thrives in the sun.
Average water needs.
Size: 2 ft tall x 2 ft wide
Bloom Time: Fall
Purple lovegrass is a beautiful, low-growing border grass. It produces a striking spray of purple blooms in the fall. The birds eat its seeds and it is a host for the zebulon skipper butterfly. It is a full, lush alternative to the non-native mondo grass and it makes a great filler for cut bouquets.
http://florida.plantatlas.usf.edu/Plant.aspx?id=3788
Average water needs.
Size: 2 ft tall x 2 ft wide
Bloom Time: Fall
Purple lovegrass is a beautiful, low-growing border grass. It produces a striking spray of purple blooms in the fall. The birds eat its seeds and it is a host for the zebulon skipper butterfly. It is a full, lush alternative to the non-native mondo grass and it makes a great filler for cut bouquets.
http://florida.plantatlas.usf.edu/Plant.aspx?id=3788